Editor’s Note: This whisky was provided to us as a free sample to review by the party behind it. The Whiskey Wash, while appreciative of this, did keep full independent editorial control over this article. Get whisky delivery services within Nairobiand its surroundings delivered to your doorstep less than 20 minutes at no delivery charges within Nairobi. Nose/Aroma: This particular beverage entices the senses with its slightly smoky and almost medicinal aroma. Delicate hints of vanilla, tar, citrus, barbecue sauce, and malt tantalize your taste buds in a truly unique way. With over 157 years of experience and tradition, Johnnie Walker has established a great reputation in the liquor world for producing high-quality blended whisky.

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If you inhale it deeply after sipping, there’s a reminiscent of clove cigarette and has a smooth and lingering peat finish. I bought a bottle of this when it was first released and didn't feel it offered anything over the std JWBL. Last week I bought another and I let it breath properly. At Dial A Drink Kenya we offer you the best whiskyand alcohol pricesin Kenya, quality alcoholand also a freeand fastalcoholdelivery within Nairobi and its environs. The Johnnie Walker whiskies range from a price of Ksh 1900 for the red label and even Ksh 145,000 for the Johnnie Walker Odyssey.

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So, now that I know that I like a bit of "peat", I figured it was time to "level up". I found something called "Aerstone Land Cask 10yr" for about the same price as JWDB, and it promised to be "Smoky". Game on.

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For over a century and a half, Johnnie Walker had many iterations, from its first produced blended scotch whisky bottle- Walker’s Old Highland, to various expressions of blended whiskies we all enjoy until today. Maturation Process It has a brilliant finish that builds slowly. The finish ends in notes of pepper, malt and citrus. Without water, the finish is better. Some citrus bitterness is released in the finish when you add water. I really like JWB, so I figured, "OK, if I like that, I'll probably like JWDB"! And, no great surprise, I was right. It's like JWB, but "more". Some smoke, a "chewier" mouthfeel, some nice sweetness without being a "sherry bomb". The brand became somewhat popular and following Walker’s death in 1857 his sons took up the family business. With the passage of a new law in 1860 that allowed for a wider variety of blended whisky to be produced, his sons solidified the company as a producer of blended whiskys by being among the first to innovate with the larger varieties now available. They also introduced the first square bottle in 1860, which allowed more bottles to fit on store shelves, as well as the distinctive tilted label that visually differentiated the brand and remains a feature to this day. The Spirits Act of 1860 allowed companies to blend grain whiskies and malt whiskies. This began the wonderful era of having blended scotch whisky. Then, John Walker’s son and grandson have developed the brand into a powerhouse that we know and love today.

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That fruit was also the very first thing I tasted, with raisins, dried figs, dried apricots, and honey being front and center. With that honey, it almost takes on a sweetened and jam-like flavor — almost like a flavor you’d see in some aged sherries or cognac — with a wisp of peat smoke tying everything together. Nose: Slightly smoky and almost medicinal on the nose, it offers up hints of vanilla, a little tar, a touch of barbecue sauce, citrus and malt. Buy Johnnie Walker whiskiesat dial a drink Kenya, Kenya`s ultimate whisky storeand get them delivered to your doorstep. A burst of peppery spices, followed by waves of smoke and oak. A robust, mouth-filling experience marked by a buttery richness in flavour. Subtle peat notes harmonize beautifully with the embrace of malt and honey sweetness.

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Current products from Johnnie Walker Philippines are divided into three different collections: Colours , Explorers' Club Collection, and the Exclusive Blends collection. Each Johnnie Walker whisky collection has their own unique blends, features, and of course, their own different price tags. As a beginner, you may want to start with the low-range Johnnie Walker Colours whiskey and move up from there. Johnnie Walker Colors Nose: Slightly smoky and almost medicinal on the nose, it offers up hints of vanilla, a little tar, a touch of barbecue sauce, citrus and malt. Not only are the blends the most sophisticated out of all the whiskey from Johnny Walker Philippines, but the bottles are also designed impeccably and are just as classy as the liquor inside. These whiskeys are not the most accessible and can only be found in selected stores due to its quality. However, you can still experience the flavor through similar high-grade whiskey like the Johnnie Walker Platinum Label or the Johnnie Walker Blue Laber. Johnnie Walker Recipes to TryThe flavour of the dram is characterised by blending multiple whiskies from Scotland’s West Coast and Islands. Notorious for their use of peat in the drying process provide their whiskies with an unmistakable smokey flavour. Johnnie Walker Blue Label – The brand's premium blend and one of the most expensive whiskies. Its blend mimics the taste and character of early 19 th century whisky blends.